23 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1928
Page
1
An item listing shows alfalfa at 3 dollars and sweet clover at 4 dollars eighty cents. The ad mentions Minthall and Tau Ruby associated with Sioux City offerings.
Poland grants Waclaw Sieroszewski a liberal monetary award in Warsaw for his literary merit and patriotic citizenship. The Polish writer, renowned for adventure and patriotism, faced banishment by Russians and spent years in exile before returning home amid uprisings.
A Massachusetts Women's Club sixth district conference encounter sparked discord as a chairman and committee members clashed over a mispronounced phrase about republics. The controversy centered on a speaker praising disabled veterans and readers of literature, while an audience member questioned the republic reference leading to a corrective interruption.
An old advertisement touts Cole's Curbolleatve marketed by J. W. Cole Co. in Rockford NJ promising quick pain relief and scarless healing. It includes a bizarre moral aside about a married man blaming his wife for failures and a remark on love.
Westwyn and Rosemary plan to head to Menebb for safety as Abd el Krim and his circle prepare for guerilla activity amid warnings of spies and nearby conflicts. Rosemary resists, then agrees to join Westwyn. he gives her a signet ring, and a tentative embrace hints at deeper attachment amid looming dangers.
Abdel Krim and his son traveled to the district border to join the great imam and escort him to the village riding one stirrup each. Westwyn met the sultan as a path widened above a hamlet. Aflemen led the way and opened toward the Hinglishiman pugs with a cautious omen.
Westwyn meets Abd el Krim in a tense audience to discuss a coordinated plan against Spanish forces. They outline wiping out northern posts, using snipers, and exploiting a flooded dam to split the enemy, while signaling for Arab tribes to bolster the effort and aiming for a peace bid before famine worsens.
A rumor filled report recalls Bishop Hutto and medieval legends about a fulgarian town. A 70 year old man was found dead with a broken skull, solitary and reclusive, his only companions pigeons cared for with affection. He waged a relentless war against neighborhood cats whose cadavers haunted the tale.
fragmentary report describes a man found with a battered face in a grate after an alleged attack. sources quote Pierre Van Passen regarding a supposed revenge by peanuts and cats, tied to an Athiaty Constitution context.
Fragmentary notice notes relationship trouble as a couple experiences strain after engagements, with local report mentioning quarrel and separation. Authorities or courts are not clearly stated, but the fragment implies end of a romantic period and possible social fallout.
Magazine presents a simple, low cost implement shed design by W A Radford. Describes a two bay cover with front doors, concrete footings, and a linked garage space for auto or tractor, adjustable by extending sections. Built with 2 by 4 studs, 2 section design, fire resistant rods, and adaptable for future expansion.
An article argues for reroofing directly over old shingles, noting insulation gains, reduced heat loss, and simplified work. It cites practical experience and cost efficiency, with homeowners seeing higher market value after renewal. It mentions less coal use in winter and improved appearance with selective color choices.
A discussion notes solid plaster partitions as acoustical standards in modern apartments with kitchenettes and stalls. It indicates solid divisions are equivalent or superior to other wall types and highlights the advantages of solid plaster despite higher cost.
Window frames guard against rain and wind, aid ventilation, and support electrical wiring. Proper weather-tight construction with snug sash fit reduces costly future repairs. Features like double shoulders, sill grooves, and bead casing grooves prevent leaks and drafts, protecting long term home comfort.
The article notes a shift in American architecture toward the Mediterranean type of dwelling and a colonial feel in Florida and California. It highlights the dislike of frame houses and stresses a move to simple, straight lines associated with American architectural evolution.
A brief note on home planning and decoration highlights that money itself isn't the key. Quality taste and thoughtful design yield authentic, tasteful results for creating charming living spaces.
Built in chests with medicine chests offer pleasing aesthetics and mirror accents. They appeal to buyers with varied finishes and color schemes, and come in multiple designed options and attractive rates.
A neighbor suggested Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and the patient reports rapid relief. Testimonials from Mrs Beat Meavrtan of Lansing and Mrs Marm K. Wintiams of Ketchikan tout the remedy as restoring energy and daily function after long illness. The letters note decades of use and emphasize a return to health for overworked women.
Questioning why many babies sleep poorly, the ad touts Fletcher's Castoria as a pure vegetable remedy for colic, constipation, and diarrhea. It claims Castoria calms the system, reduces distress, and suggests consulting a doctor for serious illness, while praising accompanying care books as valuable.
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